The following essays are taken from the third editions of A History of Anthropological Theory and Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory (written and edited by Paul A. Erickson and Liam D. Murphy).
Why Theory Matters by Don Brenneis
Why Theory Matters by Louise Lamphere
Speaking About Anthropological Theory by Lila Abu-Lughod
Speaking About Anthropological Theory by Lee D. Baker
Speaking About Anthropological Theory by Janice Boddy